Denied
The Board denied an evaluation higher than 10 percent for PTSD with MDD and alcohol use disorder prior to May 5, 2025, and an evaluation higher than 70 percent from May 5, 2025.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show occupational and social impairment of the severity contemplated by the criteria for a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with major depressive disorder (MDD) and alcohol use disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25099154
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